The presentation contain history and facts about M S University, Baroda, Gujarat.

1. Presented By
Bhadja D. A.

2. The M S University
Vadodara
Education from Kinder Garten to Doctorate…
More than 35,000 Students on single campus...
Around 250 Research Projects at any time... Campus spread over
257 acres of land…

3. He was the first
Indian Ruler to
introduce, in 1906,
compulsory and
free primary
education in his
State, placing his
territory far in
advance of
contemporary
British India.

4. He attended the Delhi Durbars of 1877,
1903,1911. It was at the 1911 Delhi Durbar
that Sir Sayajirao did not bow to the King
Emperor and this was considered disrespect to
the throne by the British who almost
derecognized him and he almost lost his
throne. Sayajirao was often in conflict with the
British on matters of principle and
governance, having continuous and
longstanding verbal and written disputes with
the British Residents.

5. Railways
It was during his reign that a large narrow gauge
railway network was set up in Baroda State which
even to this day is the largest narrow gauge
railway network in the world with Dabhoi at its
focal point. Sayajirao envisioned a water supply
scheme for Baroda in 1892 at Ajwa which would
supply drinking water to the people of Baroda by
gravity. To this day a large portion of Vadodara
City gets its drinking water from this source.

6. Parks & Universities
The large public park originally called Kamati Baug and
now called Sayaji Baug were his gift to the City of
Baroda. On the occasion of his Diamond Jubilee of
accession to the throne, he set apart large funds out of
his personal as well as the state funds for setting up a
University in Baroda for the benefit of students from
the rural areas of his state...... a task which was
ultimately completed by his grandson Sir
Pratapsinghrao Gaekwad who founded the Maharaja
Sayajirao University and settled the trust as desired by
his grandfather. This Trust known as Sir Sayajirao
Diamond Jubilee and Memorial Trust exists today also
and caters to the educational and other needs of the
people of the former state of Baroda.

7. • Dr. Jackson - Principal of the Baroda College thought for Science Institute at Baroda
1908
• first Commission was appointed
1909
• Prof. Widgery and Mrs. Strong - the educational policy of the State was again
1916 reviewed.
• Shri S.V.Mukerjea, prepared a minute of recommendations and in his note he definitely
advocated the establishment of a University at Baroda
• Prof. Widgery and Shri N. K. Dixit - The Committee drew up an elaborate report in favor
1919 of civic University at Baroda
• Prof. P. Sheshadri of the Benares Hindu University was requested to lay out a scheme
for a University at Baroda
• Prof. Widgery also submitted a scheme for a State University on the lines of
the smaller German Universities

8. During this period , Her Highness
Shrimant Maharani Chimnabai Saheb,
the Maharani Gaekwad of Baroda,
offered a princely donation for
running a Women's University at
Baroda. But as Sir Manubhai Mehta,
the then Dewan of Baroda, pointed
out in one of his speeches, “the time
was not ripe then for idea to
germinate.”

9. • the Setalvad Committee recommended the idea of regional Universities
in the Province of Bombay
1925
• The committee recommended that a University for only one region out of
4 i.e. Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka and Sind. Maharashtra was
approved.
• Dr. M.R.Jaykar and Prof. K.T. Shah two of the members of the Committee,
had appended notes of dissent stating that Gujarat could definitely be
considered ripe for a separate University. This led to a movement for a
separate university for Gujarat.
• Just about the time when the cry for the establishment of separate
regional Universities was raised, the celebration of the golden jubilee of
the His Highness the late Maharaja Sir Sayajirao Gaekwad were afoot in
the Baroda State
• This resulted in the appointment of the Baroda University Commission on
the 24th September, 1926, with Prof. A.G. Widgery as Chairman

10. More about the commission

11. The Objective of the University
The Government of Baroda and its people had
for a long time desired to have a separate
University of their own. The affiliation of
all the institutions of higher education to a
University situated far away was not
conductive to the development of new
courses of instruction suited to the needs of
the region. It acted, on the contrary, as an
obstacle. The main object of establishing
the Maharaja Sayajirao University of
Baroda was, therefore, to provide a
distinct type of University-a teaching and
residential University which should have
complete freedom in all academic matters
and would be free to institute new branches

12. Structure of the University
His Highness the Maharaja of Baroda is the Chancellor of the
University. The Vice-Chancellor is the principal executive
and academic officer of the University and is to be assisted
in his work by Pro-Vice Chancellor or a Rector. The Senate is
the supreme governing body and authority of the
University and the Syndicate, its executive authority.
Among the other authorities of the University is the council
of Post-graduate Studies and Research which has to deal
with all matters relating to instruction, training and
research in the various subjects taught in the University.
The other authorities of the University are the Faculties and
the Boards of Studies there under, which are principally
responsible for making recommendations in the matter of
the course of studies, textbooks and generally on academic
matters.

13. Structure of the University
• The Act deals with the residence of the students and
lays down that all students of the University should
reside in the hostels of the University or under
conditions laid down by the relevent Ordinances.
Provision has also been made in the Act for the
establishment of a Board of Extra-mural Studies, a
studnets' Welfare Board, a Publications Board and such
other Boards as may be prescribed by the Statutes.
Besides the usual Faculties of Arts, Science, Commerce,
Medicine, Technology(including Engineering), Law and
Agrigulture, the University is autherised to institute
new Faculties of Education and Psychology, Home
Science, Fine Arts and Social Work.

14. Structure of the University
• All courses offered by the University have
English as the medium of instruction.
However, the courses for specialization in
Indian Languages have the the respective
language as the medium of instruction. For
Example, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with Gujarati
/ Hindi / Marathi / Sanskrit etc. is taught in the
respective language.

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16. …In 21st century…

17. A Faculty Of Arts
Faculty Of Science
C Faculty Of Education And Psychology
Faculty Of Commerce
A Faculty Of Medicine
Faculty Of Technology And Engineering
D Faculty Of Law
Faculty Of Fine Arts
E Faculty Of Family And Community Sciences
Faculty Of Social Work
M Faculty Of Performing Arts
Faculty Of Management Studies
I Faculty Of Journalism & Communication
Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya
C Polytechnic
M K Amin Arts Science And Commerce College
S

18. Institutions/ Centers
Chetan Balwadi
Experimental School
Continuing/Adult Education Center
M K Amin Arts Science & Commerce College
AICS Training Center
Oriental Institute
Gujarat State Eligibility Test(Gujarat SET)
Microbiology Department & Biotechnology Center

19. C – Doctoral
O – M.Phil.
U – Masters
– P.G.Diploma
R
– Bachelors
S
– Diploma
E – Certificate
S

20. Central Facilities
– Health Center
– Computer Center
– University Press
– Guest House
– Halls of Residence
– Department of Physical Education
– General Education Center
– MSU Union
– National Cadet Corps(N.C.C.)
– National Service Scheme(N.S.S.)

21. 250 RESEARCH PROJECTS
BIGGER LIBRARY SYSTEM
EXTENSIVE PUBLICATION WING

22. Research Funding Agency
University Grant Commission
A.I.C.T.E.
I.C.M.R.
D.S.T.
D.B.T.
C.S.I.R.
I.C.S.S.R.
UNICEF
UNFPA
W.H.O.

23. In short…
• With cost-effective fees structure…
• With better boarding facilities…
• Biggest and historical + splendor
infrastructure…Campus spread over 257 acres
of land
The M S University
is the land of nurturing the best possible
education to the youngsters of all over the
world.

24. Students Power, Nations Power

25. • The ABVP was started soon after independence with the
objective of channelising students’ energies in the task of
national reconstruction by a group of students and teachers
who drew their inspiration from the RSS, the premier
nationalist organisation of the country.
• Its growth process was slow and sporadic in the first few
years but it picked up after Prof. Yeshwantrao Kelkar, a
lecturer in Bombay, became its main organiser in 1958. He
was its real architect and builder.
• The uniqueness of the Parishad lies in the fact that it has
emerged as a stable organisation of floating population of
students. Perhaps no social organisation has its members
changing so quickly and regularly as the ABVP has.

26. • The thoughts and ideals of the ABVP on educational
change can prove as valuable assets for any
educational ministry or department. Be it the issue of
terrorism in Kashmir or of infiltration of foreigners into
Assam and border states, or the issue of reservation
and Mandal recommendations or the gigantic task of
integrating north-eastern citizens with those of the
other parts of the country or the problem of
unemployment and economic reconstruction of the
country or the fight against social inequalities or the
calamity of earthquake in Marathwada, the ABVP has
never been found wanting both on the plains of
thinking and action.

27. …And…
THE PANCHJANYA

28. With mission
To empower the self conscious
activities

29. With vision
• To be the most powerful + effective media
team
• Dedicated leadership qualities
• Nation oriented strategies
• .
• .
• .

30. Urvi Jansari
You get the best possible opportunity to
apply your + our all force in this
direction…
Many many many congratulations fro all of
us to you…

31. The vice president
• The vice president can be the effective role to
develop and plan out the world class
strategies to make the M S University world
renowned.
• We will plan out as per your instructions to
various panchjanya members, either
individually or in general.

32. For this…we need
• Extensive reading & discussion of our sacred
books, Vedic scriptures, literature of Swadhyay
• Effective sharing time to time (use net as much as
possible, at least twice a week, if possible daily mail check on panchjanya
and personal id)
• higher thinking and big thinking

33. GOD BLESS US
Dharmesh Bhadja
With Kaushal Joshi
The panchjanya members

34. …References…
• Website of M S University or Baroda
http://www.msubaroda.ac.in/msubearers.php
• Website of ABVP
http://www.abvp.org/

35. The Commission for establishment of M S University
• The Commission submitted in 1927 a comprehensive report making out a strong case
for the immediate establishment of a University at Baroda. The principal
recommendation of the that Commission were :
• A separate University at Baroda called "Shri Sayajirao University of Baroda" be
established.
• The University should be of Unitary and residential type with facilities for affiliation of
college outside the city.
• The first two years of colleges were proposed to be reformed and constituted into a
Preparatory College for Men and Preparatory College for Women.
• The first two years of the University should be reorganised into Faculties of
– Arts
– Science
– Technology and Agriculture and
– Economics, Commerce amd Administration.
• Besides the Faculties, the University should have
– Institute for Oriental Studies
– Institute for Gujarati Studies
– School of Fine Arts
– School of Nursing and
– School of Domestic Science.

36. The Commission
• Emphasis was placed on the study of Technology and Science and on post-
graduate teaching and research.
• Two years' pass and honours degree courses with provision for instituting special
groups within the alternative honours courses and keeping the pass inferior to the
honours courses.
• Medium of instruction should be the vernacular upto the school leaving
examination in all subjects except English, and English a the preparatory courses
with latitude to teachers to use the vernacular.
• Provision was to be made for extension courses, library movement as a university
extension movement, compulsory medical examination and compulsory choice of
forms of exercises.
• Provision of health service and a special ward in the local Hospital for the
members of the University.
• Construction of new building for the Students' Union and Residential Halls for
Students.
• Circumstances, however, did not permit the establishment of a separate University
in 1927, but the growth of the university idea continued unabated. Several
institutions for higher education were added during the two decades that
followed. The University Committee of 1947

37. The Commission
• In 1947, His Highness Maharaja Sir Pratapsinh Gaekwad pursued
the idea and appointed a Committee under the Chairmanship of
Shri K.M.Munshi with the following members to consider the
question of a University at Baroda and offer Partial suggestions for
its early establishment :-
• Sir R.P. Masani
• Dr. R.B. Chandrachud
• Dr. J.M. Mehta
• Principal S.B. Junnarkar
• Dr. K.N.Kulshreshtha
• Dr. C.S.Patel
• Shri R.S. Kanungo
• Principal V.K.Gokak
• Dr. M.D. Avasare

38. The Commission
• The committee submitted its report to the government of Baroda towards
the end of the year 1948. the main recommendations of the Committee
were :
• Baroda was well-equipped to be a university centre.
• The Baroda University should be primarily a teaching and residential
University with an affiliating side to accommodate mofussil colleges.
• The tutorial system should be instituted at least at the post graduate stage
to begin with.
• English should be medium of instruction for the next five years. Both the
regional and the national languages should be taught compulsorily to the
students during this period.Later on teaachers should be given the option
to teach either in English or in the national language or the regional
language, Students having liberty to answer the question-paper in the
regional language.

39. The Commission
• Secondary education should provide for all types of courses and be complete in itself.
The first two years spent in colleges may well form part of the secondary course. The
School Leaving Examination should be instituted by Government after an eight years'
course in secondary schools.
• The University should retain full freedom in academic matters.
• All the existing higher Educational institutions including the Central Library, the
Oriental Institute and Kalabhavan should be taken over by the University.
• Government should give a block grant of Rs. 25 Lakhs annually o the University for
the first five years.
• The Government of Baroda considered the above Report of the Committee and in
their Order No. (R) 169-39, dated , the 21st February, 1949(Appendix A) decided to
establish a Residential University for Baroda and affiliating to its external side the
Colleges at Visnagar, Petlad and Navsari which were situated in the State Baroda. A
bill for the establishment of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda was later
introduced in the Baroda State Legislature restricting, however, the jurisdiction of the
University to the area within a radius of ten miles of its office and it was passed by
the Legislative Assembly on the 26th April , 1949. The bill received the assent of His
Highness Maharaja Sir Pratapsinh Gaekwad on 29th April, 1949, and the Maharaja
Sayajirao Univerity of Baroda Act, No. XVII of 1949, was published in the Baroda State
Gazette on the 30th April, 1949.
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